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Using the Internet to Enhance Your Science Curriculum

(Grades K-12)

 

The Internet is full of wonderful science resources. Learn where to find them in this course. Comprehensive lists of sites will be provided but time will also be spent helping you develop effective search strategies so that you may find quality resources on your own. You will also learn how to evaluate the content of sites you find. You will have the opportunity to revise existing lesson plans, thematic units, and activities to incorporate online resources and references.

"I love the progression and order of activities the class presents. Each step builds on the other until you've reached the end! This is very helpful! - Alexandria Lafferty

     Tuition $185    Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline /Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One

  •  Introduction to the Online Course

  • Assignment #1: Write an autobiography
  • Key Internet Terms
  • Introduction to Online Resources

Unit Two

  • Effective Search Strategies for Science Resources
  • Assignment #2: Find ten science websites based on a theme
  • Using Bookmarks
  • Saving Internet Resources

Unit Three

  • Science Standards
  • Boolean Searching
  • Assignment #3: Select science standards

Unit Four

  • Internet Security
  • Interactive Science Websites for Active Learning
  • Assignment #4: Participate in an interactive science websites

Unit Five

  • Joining Science Listservs for Information
  • Citing Internet Sources
  • Assignment #5: Locate a new interactive science website

Unit Six

  • Excellent Science Websites
  • Assignment #6: Create a science online scavenger hunt

 

 

 

Chapman Course Number: 9304A

Three Graduate Level Credits

PDI Course Number: 40A19

 

   Tuition $185

 

 

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